City of Topeka

Department of Neighborhood Relations

February 26, 2020

SASHA HAEHNNEIGHBORHOOD RELATIONS DIRECTOR

Stages of Resource Targeting or S.O.R.T. is a neighborhood improvement program designed to increase the quality of life through public infrastructure and affordable housing investment in “Intensive Care” or “At Risk” neighborhoods in Topeka.

• It is development of a comprehensive Neighborhood Plan, outlining current conditions and identifying future goals for neighborhood infrastructure, housing, and other quality of life improvements.

• It is $1.7 million invested in public infrastructure through capital improvement funding (sidewalks, curb & gutter, alleys, etc.)

• It is $330,000 invested in housing rehabilitation through HUD funding for homeowners and landlords

• It is not going to fix every infrastructure and housing problem or issue facing a neighborhood.

• It is not investment in private business property, although there may be opportunities for the NIA to develop partnerships with local business entities and other agencies to fund additional projects.

• It is not an initiative that the City can do alone. The NIA must be committed to building their community and creating partnerships, programs, events, and other initiatives to support this investment effort.

Stage I – Planning Year 1

Stage II – Design & Housing Rehab Invitation to residents and property owners Year 2

Stage III – Implementation & Investment in identified infrastructure & housing projects Year 3+

• Neighborhood is not currently a SORT designated neighborhood

• Through the application, the neighborhood must demonstrate the

most critical need for this investment opportunity.

• Neighborhoods with adopted neighborhood plans older than 5 years

or those without an existing Neighborhood plan will be given priority

scoring

• If no applications are received, The Department of Neighborhood

Relations in consultation with the Planning Department and will

identify three neighborhoods for consideration by the Citizens

Advisory Council.

DAN WARNERCOMPREHENSIVE PLANNING MANAGER,PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPT

Kickoff

Meeting (ALL)

Committee

Meetings (FEW)

Final Meeting

(ALL)

February

Spring/ Summer

August

Community Input

Sept/Oct

Planning

Commission &

Governing Body

Approval

Neighborhood Profile◦ History, Existing Conditions, Demographics, Trends

Vision and Goals Future Land Use Plan Revitalization Strategy

◦ Target Area Strategies◦ Neighborhood-Wide Strategies Housing

Housing

Character/Image/Beautification

Circulation and Infrastructure Bikeways Master Plan

Pedestrian Master Plan

◦ Parks and Open Space◦ Community Building/Organizing

Implementation

Aligned Goals(1-3 yrs)

Future GoalsAligning(>3 yrs)

LINDA VOSSPUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING DIVISION

2019

Coordinate

2020

Plan & Adopt

2021

YR-1 Design

2022

YR-2

ROW/Util

2023

YR-3

Construction

2024

YR 4

2025

YR 5

2026-2030

YR 6 -10

Future

20192020

CIP2021 2022 2023

SORT Selection

& CIP Coordination

Neighborhood Plan

and Project

Identification

Project Design

CIP YR 1

SORT Implementation

CIP YR 2

SORT Implementation

CIP YR 3

2024

Capital Improvement Plan Process

2025

CORRIE WRIGHT HOUSING SERVICES DIVISION DIRECTOR

Major Rehabilitation

Rental Rehabilitation

Infill Housing

Voluntary Demolition

Repairs up to $30,000

Must meet approved rehabilitation standard

Mortgage deferred and no interest

After 7 years, 50% forgiven

Must be below 80% of median annual income

FY 2019 HUD Median Annual Family Income Limits - CDBG

[Revised Effective Date: April 24, 2019]

Kansas

Shawnee County

(City of Topeka)

1 person 2 persons 3 persons 4 persons 5 persons 6 persons 7 persons 8 persons

30%

Income Limit

Extremely Low

$15,850 $18,100 $21,330 $25,750 $30,170 $34,590 $39,010 $43,430

50%

Income Limit Very Low$26,400 $30,200 $33,950 $37,700 $40,750 $43,750 $46,750 $49,800

60%

Income LimitEmergencyProgram

$32,600 $36,200 $40,750 $45,250 $48,900 $52,500 $56,150 $59,750

80%

Income Limit Low$42,250 $48,250 $54,300 $60,300 $65,150 $69,950 $74,800 $79,600

Median

Income

$52,800 $60,400 $67,900 $75,400 $81,500 $87,500 $93,500 $99,600

$75,400

Repairs up to $15,000 for exterior and HVAC

Must meet approved rehabilitation standard

Owner provides 10% match

Mortgage deferred with no interest

After 7 years, 60% is forgiven

Tenant must be below 80% of median annual income

New construction

Identify empty lots

Develop partnerships

Shift money from rehab

Not income based

Clear entire site on parcel

Mortgage placed on property

Payback is dependent on future use

LATOYA BURNETT-MARTINZCOMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMF6FP2_jys

Neighborhood Characteristics

◦ Neighborhood plan

◦ Household census data

◦ Health map & block groups

NOTE: This section will be completed

by the Planning Department after the

application has been submitted.

Impact and Benefits

◦ What are the Public/ private

infrastructure & housing improvement

needs of the neighborhood?

◦ What are the existing positive

neighborhood features &

characteristics?

◦ What are some possible limitations or

barriers to getting these needs met

and/or highlighting your

neighborhoods positive features?

Capacity and Commitment

◦ What is your NIA’s history,

mission, and vision?

◦ How do you currently seek

Community stakeholder support?

◦ Who are your current

neighborhood resources, assets,

and partners?

Stage I – Planning Year 1 – NIA should walk n talk in the neighborhood, invite neighbors & other stakeholders to participate in planning sessions with the Planning Department, participate in developing a community building plan with Neighborhood Relations.

Stage II – Design & Housing Rehab Invitation to residents and property owners Year 2 – NIA should walk n talk in the neighborhood, invite neighbors to participate in the housing rehab programs, implement actions outlined in community building plan

Stage III – Implementation & Investment in identified infrastructure & housing projects Year 3+ - NIA should share progress with the neighborhood, host community building events and implement other initiatives outlined in community building plan

February 26 – Attend SORT Informational Workshop

February 28 - Application available online https://www.topeka.org/neighborhoodrelations/community-

engagement/neighborhood-sort-program/

March/April – Complete Neighborhood Impact & Benefits Section of Application

April / May – Complete Capacity and Commitment Section of Application

May/ June – Get Engaged – Find neighborhood supporters and stakeholders – acquire signatures & letters

July – Finalize application – have someone proofread / make sure you have met all requirements

July 6-10 – Meet with DNR Community Engagement Coordinator for Technical Assistance (by appointment only)

July 31 @ 5pm - Applications due to DNR

September - Citizen Advisory Council selection

October - City Council presentation for Selected Neighborhood

DNR Contact

LaToya Burnett-Martinez, lburnett@topeka.org, 368-3663

Planning Contact

Dan warner, dwarner@topeka.org, 368-3006

Engineering Contact

Linda Voss, lvoss@topeka.org, 368-3037